Chapter 15 Playing the game
Guoshi Yan is not the status of the crown prince, although there is a holy decree for him to inherit the unification, but after all, he has messed up the ancestral system of Houhai Country for hundreds of years, which means that he has broken Gangchang, and whether he wants it or not.
Therefore, according to the routine of the loyal ministers, General Dedi tied up the national soldier Yan, and before the matter was clarified, the other national soldier Yan was a suspect in seizing power and usurping the throne.
This move, on the surface, seems to be his land to maintain the imperial power, but in fact, it is really to protect the country's face. Because they have already guessed that the emperor has become suspicious of Guoshi Yan, if Guoshi Yan happily goes back to ascend the throne, then there will be no good end waiting for him.
Only by tying up Guoshiyan and returning to Beijing to ask for guilt can we better show that Guoshiyan has no rebellious heart.
But just tying himself up, will the emperor believe it? Taking a step back, even if the emperor really believes it, isn't there a bamboo basket in the great cause? Therefore, the matter of Guoshi Yan washing up grievances has become more complicated.
When he arrived at the city, Guoshiyan did not go in. Instead, he knelt on the ground and shouted, "The sinner, the country, come and ask for the sin!" ”
The louder he is, the more people will see him. He lost his former gorgeous demeanor, and appeared in front of the world with a look of grievance and self-blame.
Seeing that the second prince who was so personable in the past actually fell to such a point, people couldn't help but cry out for the country's warriors in their hearts.
Waiting until dusk, a group of guards came to the palace, all of them were tigers and bears, and at first glance they were battle-hardened soldiers. They surrounded Guoshiyan, the sound of horses' hooves, and the sound of drawing knives made them even more majestic.
At this time, the general led by them said, "By Your Majesty's holy order, come and escort the second prince back to the palace!" ”
The name of an escort is actually imprisonment. Guoshi Yan naturally understood his father's intentions. When one of the guards was about to untie Guoshi Yan, Guoshi Yan stopped. Because this guard was sent by his father, it was really a temptation to loosen his bonds. Guoshiyan was not fooled.
Along the way, the guards galloped. Guo Shiyan saw that there was not a single pedestrian on the originally bustling street. Guoshi Yan understood that in order to maintain his dignity, his father did not want the people to see him.
When I arrived at the palace, I saw my father's murderous eyes. Guoshi Yan bowed his head and was silent, he could only endure the suffering of being a prince patiently.
Every second seems so long and serious. Finally, the emperor still spoke, and his voice was still in the usual tone, full of fatherly love: "Your life is not good!" ”
Guoshi Yan looked up and saw that his father was still full of majesty, but this majesty was mixed with a lot of helplessness. Guoshi Yan cautiously asked, "Why did my father say this?" ”
The emperor said, "I know that you are more qualified than your eldest brother to do this throne, but Zu Xun is here, if you are made the crown prince, it will be to destroy Zu Xun, ministers, and the people will not accept it!" ”
Temptation, never-ending temptation. Now in the eyes of my father, my country's Shiyan is already a chaotic minister and thief, and it is simply to kill me directly, and there is no need to beat around the bush.
Guoshi Yan's stomach was angry, he didn't send it, and he didn't dare to send it. At this time, his anger was fleeting, and then a cool head followed, and he was also surprised when he became unfazed. Thinking of this, Guoshiyan has been warning himself, since God has given you a calm head, you have to use it well, and you can't just give up on yourself.
Guoshi Yan replied, "Father, do you know what your son's favorite sentence is?" ”
The emperor looked at him with a puzzled expression and said, "What's the use of you telling me this?" ”
Guo Shiyan didn't explain, and continued, "May the future body not be reborn with the emperor's family!" ”
As soon as these words came out, Zhongzhong suddenly became angry. Kicking the table over, he almost lost his kingly demeanor, and scolded loudly, "Okay! You brute, I gave birth to you, raised you, and raised you. In exchange, it makes you tired of this imperial family, I ask you if being a prince makes you so disgusted? ”
Seeing this, Guoshi Yan immediately knelt on the ground. Tears fell, and after everyone saw it, they suddenly thought of the last time their child cried.
That time was also the only one that made an impression on the public. That time, the Zhongzhong Emperor led the crowd to hunt, and that time he was seriously injured, and the group doctors were helpless. Seeing that Zhongzhong was about to drive west, a doctor suddenly thought of a home remedy, that is, a six-year-old child's "stock meat" was needed as a medicine guide, and the precious medicinal materials could be brought back to life.
Zhongzhong has always governed the country with benevolence, and when he heard that someone had offered this prescription, he immediately abolished this imperial doctor.
But the speaker is unintentional, and the listener is intentional. That year, Guoshi Yan was just six years old, and when he heard this prescription, he did not hesitate to pick up a knife and cut off a piece of meat on his thigh, and then gave it to the imperial doctor to let him refine the medicine.
When Zhongzhong learned about this, he said that he would not eat anything. The young countryman's tears flowed down in his eyes, and the emperor couldn't bear it, because he was about to die, and he didn't fulfill the wish of his young son! So in despair, Zhongzhong ate the flesh of his son and drank the medicine that was bitter to his heart.
After that, a miracle finally happened, Zhongzhong's body gradually recovered day by day, and the matter of Guoshi Yan cutting his flesh to save his father suddenly spread throughout Houhai Kingdom, and also won him the reputation of King Xiao.
At this time, the emperor once again saw Guoshiyan crying, and the representative of this Guoshiyan felt so much pain in his heart, he couldn't be clearer as a father.
Guoshiyan lowered his head, shed tears, and nodded heavily, "Yes!" ”
As soon as these two words came out, Zhongzhong suddenly had ten thousand arrows through his heart. "I don't understand what's wrong with being your own son, being admired by all people, enjoying endless glory and wealth, why is this?"
Guo Shiyan did not explain. Because sometimes the best answer is not explained.
Seeing the countryman's embarrassed and embarrassed binding, Zhongzhong suddenly understood. Once upon a time, when I was a prince, I also felt that I was in danger all day long, and if I was not careful, I might fall into the abyss!
Thinking of this, Zhongzhong did not hesitate to loosen the ties for Guoshi Yan. But he was rejected by Guoshi Yan, he said, "Father, the suspicion of the son's usurpation has not been clarified, even if you believe that the son's minister will not usurp the throne, will others believe it?" I pray that my father will do me justice! ”
After speaking, Guoshi Yan walked out of the main hall. The guards looked at the emperor with a look of confusion as to what to do. Zhongzhong let out a helpless sigh and said, "Send the second prince to prison!" ”
Where did the news of Guoshi Yan's imprisonment reach the great cause. The generals cheered, and some people thought that this time Guoshiyan was completely finished. Da Ye Zhong also thought that his younger brother would die this time, but their military advisor Cangzhong Ru said disapprerovingly, "Your Royal Highness the Prince, what are you going to do next?" ”
In the great cause, he said, "I plan to do the rebellion of Guoshi Yan, so that he will never be able to turn over!" ”
Cangzhong Confucianism said, "If that's the case, then it's great, but are you sure?" ”
Da Ye was puzzled and asked, "Why did the teacher say this?" ”
Cangzhong Ru took a sip of tea and said, "Guoshi Yan bears the guilt of Jing, so that the people of the whole world will cry out for him, if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince kills Guoshi Yan, although no one will fight for you for your great cause, but you have lost the hearts of the people." is the so-called popular will, if there is a person who wants to rehabilitate the country's soldiers, what should you do? ”
This sentence made the great cause of Daigo empowered. Let him break out in a cold sweat. The teacher said that he wanted to rehabilitate the people of Zhaoxue for the country, and he looked at the entire Houhai country, and only the general had this strength.
Da Ye is glad that he hasn't done it yet, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable. So he asked, "Teacher, what do you think we should do?" ”
Cangzhong Confucian, said, "Guoshiyan has been imprisoned, we should, no, to be precise, His Royal Highness the Prince, you have to do your best to protect Guoshiyan, so that the people of the world will be grateful to you." Besides, now that the emperor has lost trust in Guoshiyan, even if he releases it, he will not have the power of the past! ”
After thinking about it, I felt that the teacher's words made sense, so I did what the teacher said.
Here, before the national soldier Yan took the blame, they had already planned carefully, and even thought that they would intercede for themselves in the great cause when the time came. Therefore, although they are sure that they will let the countryman face wash away their grievances, they must be ahead of the great cause to exonerate themselves.
Late at night, Ouchi Imperial Palace. In the queen's bedroom, the palace maids had prepared hot water for the queen to bathe, and suddenly, in the queen's bathtub, a dead fox appeared, which immediately scared the queen and fainted.
At this time, the palace was heavily guarded, and the guards were everywhere. In a dark corner somewhere in the deep palace, two palace maids were whispering on the side.
The palace maid said, "This is the third time that the fox fairy has made trouble, right?" ”
Palace maid B, said, "You are mistaken, this is the fourth time." You see this group of mages is going to be busy all night again, right? ”
The palace maid said, "Who knows, anyway, it is hard for us, and we don't have a good life." ”
Palace maid B, said, "That's it, I don't know how the queen mother provoked the fox fairy, and she came to harass ...... every few days!" ”
The queen's birthday is coming soon, and the queen should be very happy. But in the past few days, the queen has made her face scorched and her face has lost color because of the fox fairy's trouble, and the emperor is very distressed when he sees it, and he does not hesitate to invite a demon hunter, but it has no effect.
This is because there is no fox fairy to do at all, all of this was planned by Guoshi Yan and General Dedi. They first made a game to make the harem make trouble with the fox fairy, and then waited for the queen's birthday, although Guoshi Yan was in prison, as long as he insisted on celebrating the queen, the emperor would not object. At that time, as long as Guoshiyan takes out the congratulatory gifts they have prepared, saying that they can subdue demons and eliminate demons, and do things as they really are, to eliminate disasters for the queen, then the emperor will be happy, saying that Guoshiyan is filial piety, how can he rebel, and the rebellion of Guoshiyan will not be over!
In this game, the middle people of the great cause turned the tide and let them who were at a disadvantage have the upper hand. But they did not relax in the slightest for Guo Shiyan, because they knew that the road they had taken was still very long and difficult, and if they were not careful, they might be doomed. And Guo Shiyan and the others are not thinking about these ...... at the moment.